Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $245.62 | 13.252% | $278.1696 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
Purchase #2 | $9.85 | 9.301% | $10.7661 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
Purchase #3 | $205.63 | 4.434% | $214.7476 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
Purchase #4 | $228.51 | 5.364% | $240.7673 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
Purchase #5 | $144.76 | 5.174% | $152.2499 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
Purchase #6 | $121.69 | 5.557% | $128.4523 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
Purchase #7 | $243.77 | 11.869% | $272.7031 | $272.70 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,199.83 | $1,297.8559 | $1,297.86 | $1,297.80 | $1,297.90 |